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Gordan

Quick answerGordan is a variant spelling of Gordon, derived from the Old English or Scottish Gaelic elements meaning "spacious" or "triangular hill," with the surname originating from a place in Aberdeenshire, Scotland.

Serbian · Boy · 2 syllables

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Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderBoy
US Rank#11,251
TrendFalling ↓
Peak year1930
Syllables2
OriginSerbian
LanguageSerbian
CultureSerbian, Croatian
Letters6
Numerology5 Chaldean 22
Global rank#409

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Gordan

Gordan is a variant spelling of Gordon, derived from the Old English or Scottish Gaelic elements meaning "spacious" or "triangular hill," with the surname originating from a place in Aberdeenshire, Scotland.

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Etymology

Gordan is a variant spelling of Gordon, derived from the Old English or Scottish Gaelic elements meaning "spacious" or "triangular hill," with the surname originating from a place in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. The name is primarily used in English-speaking cultures and Scottish heritage communities, with historical prominence through Scottish clans and families, though it has no specific religious association.

Gordan currently ranks #11,251 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1930.

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